Active AlertsWindham

Flood Watch

Issued at Sun 1:57 AM Sep. 13
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Where: Portions of eastern Connecticut and south central Massachusetts.
When: From 5 AM EDT early this morning through this afternoon.
Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Additional Details: - Showers and a few embedded thunderstorms with localized narrow bands of torrential rainfall overspread the region this morning. Widespread rainfall amounts of 0.50 to 2 inches are expected. Howeverlocalized narrow bands of 2-4" of rain are possible within a 3 hour period. While it remains uncertain if these narrow bands of heavier rain occurthe potential exists for localized flash floodingespecially if it were to occur over a vulnerable urban center. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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